Following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm congratulations, highlighting the strength of U.S.-India relations. Modi expressed his eagerness to continue working with the U.S. under Trump’s leadership, emphasizing the shared values and goals that align both nations. Modi’s message underlined the importance of ongoing collaboration in Read More…
The Indian Rupee reached an all-time low, reflecting a downward trend across Asian currencies as markets react to ongoing U.S. election updates. The uncertainty surrounding potential shifts in U.S. fiscal policy and economic strategies has fueled volatility, leading investors to exercise caution. As the dollar strengthens, emerging markets like India feel the impact, with the Read More…
In his triumphant return, Donald Trump addressed supporters with bold plans for his upcoming term, having secured victories in pivotal swing states like North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Declaring himself the “45th and 47th President,” Trump outlined his ambitions for an American revival, with a focus on economic strength, energy independence, and national security. He Read More…
By Our Legal Correspondent New Delhi: Two Supreme Court judges on the nine-member Bench headed by Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, which held that not all private property is material resources of the community , quoted a “harsh” observation made by the Chief Justice about V R Krishna Iyer in a “proposed judgment”. Read More…
India’s air pollution crisis reached critical levels this October, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) exposing dangerously high pollution in major cities. Delhi leads as the most polluted, with an AQI of 310 due to vehicle emissions, construction dust, and seasonal stubble burning. Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh (AQI: 300) and Bhiwani, Haryana (AQI: 289) also struggle Read More…
By our legal Correspondent New Delhi: A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, in a majority judgment held on Nov 05 that not every resource owned by private players can be considered a “material resource of the community” to be used by the government to serve the “common good”. The decision dismissed such a Read More…
By our legal correspondent New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Nov 04 relaxed the bail condition imposed on journalist Siddique Kappan in an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case . Passing the order the Bench of Justices P S Narasimhan and Sandeep Metha said that he does not have to report to a police station Read More…
By our Foreign Correspondent Vatican City: Pope Francis cut the salaries of the cardinals working at the Vatican again , effective from November 01, 2024. According to the Italian ANSA News agency, the prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, informed the cardinals of the Holy Father’s decision in a letter on October 18, almost Read More…
Lahore, Pakistan, has been designated the world’s most polluted city, with air quality metrics reportedly six times worse than Delhi’s. This severe air pollution crisis led the Pakistani government to initiate emergency measures to safeguard public health, including school closures and work-from-home orders. Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) readings have consistently surpassed dangerous thresholds, posing Read More…
The Indian government recently issued a formal notice to Wikipedia following concerns about alleged biases and inaccuracies in its content. This action, led by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, stems from complaints that Wikipedia’s editorial process may be overly centralized, potentially compromising the platform’s neutrality and credibility. The ministry suggested that Wikipedia could be Read More…